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Know Your Shungite Types
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If you have already browsed our store a little you may have noticed that shungite is not all the same. The terms like “elite shungite” may confuse into thinking that there is high and low quality shungite but that is not the case here. There are simply three different types of shungite, each with its own characteristics and peculiarities. Today we are going to take a closer look and tell you about the differences between these three types of shungite.
Why are they different?
The source and origin of this classification is the amount of main element in shungite – carbon – in the stone’s composition. The higher the amount the nobler the stone is regarded to be. Yet that never means that the stones with low amount of carbon – so-called “regular shungite” – are of poor quality. No, just apart of carbon these shungite stones will include various other elements, which also enrich the powerful properties of shungite.
Type I – Elite (noble) shungite
Elite shungite is the rarest type of shungite which has up to 98% of carbon in its composition. It constitutes only one percent of all the shungite found in Karelia. Elite shungite is the easiest type of shungite to recognize and distinguish from others thanks to its silvery glance and surface. It is much more fragile than other shungite types, so it is never really processed and is sold in its natural raw shape. Because of that, you can often find infusions of other rocks and minerals in elite shungite nugget which were lying next to shungite in the ground for millennia. It is believed to be the most effective type of shungite when it comes to water purification, EMF shielding and restoration after injuries – it simply works faster than other types of shungite.
Type II – Petrovsky shungite
A transition type between elite and regular shungite, it takes the best of them both. Usually Petrovsky shungite has from 50 to 70% of carbon in its composition and is distinguished by its deep black color. The structure of this shungite actually allows it to be shaped and processed, so you can find a lot of jewelry, pendants, and figurines made of Petrovsky shungite, while the high amount of carbon makes it an effective healing and protection tool much stronger than regular shungite. That’s why it has the best of elite and regular shungite.
Type III – Regular shungite
The most common type of shungite, most of our products are made from it. And that is what it succeeds in the best – you can shape it into anything with some amount of skill (and we have plenty of that). Pyramids, spheres, cubes, pendants, stands, plates and tiles, necklaces, earrings, bracelets or just tumbled stones – we have it all and much, much more. Regular shungite has from 30 to 50% of carbon in it and its structure isn’t as fragile as other types can be. Usually, all products can come in two variations – polished and non-polished shungite, so there is a lot to choose from with regular shungite – shapes, sizes and different kinds. Products made of regular shungite are the go-to thing when you wish to enjoy daily personal healing and protection – you can simply put on your favorite stylish pendant (or any other type of jewelry) and feel well and safe all week long.
Tight choice, isn’t it? Well, we hope you will be able to shop around and find the one (or several) shungite product you like the most. Remember that all three types of shungite have the full spectrum of shungite’s powerful properties but elite shungite is more effective in applying the properties while regular shungite has a much larger array of various products. Purchase shungite now and bring the magical healing and protection of the North into your life.
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Dear friend,
Thank you for your comment. Its uniqueness stems from the presence of hollow molecular carbon cages known as fullerenes. Fullerenes are considered to have great absorbing and healing properties positively influencing people’s health. This enables the stone to be applied for water filtration, rooting, EMF protection. To learn more, please go to our Blog section.
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Dear Crave,
Thank you for your kind words of support! We are trying to do our best and share knowledge with our dear customers. Please contact us with any questions and will gladly assist you.
very good post, i actually love this website, carry on it
Dear friend,
Thank you for this comment. We will be happy to see you in our store!
Since buying my shungite .it was sold to me from the USA .but of course it is from Russia. i supposedly bought Elite but it was tumbled, and it’s very black ..not silvery, it feels hard ..not soft. Problem is I can’t stop sleeping…is this normal?
Dear Rosie,
Thank you for sharing this with us. We value our customers and their trust in us, which is why we deliver only authentic and certified shungite. We can not vouch for the stones that you order from the US supplier. Shungite stones may have a different effect on energy-sensitive people. We recommend you trying to spend some time away from the stones and see whether it is indeed the shungite causing the sleepiness. Please contact us through email if you happen to have other questions.
It would have been helpful to have a picture of the 3 types along with the deacriprion
Dear Benda,
Thank you for your comment. To get more information on 3 types of shungite please go to our FAQ section There you may find the description of different types of shungite and much more! Contact us through email and we will be happy to assist.
what about shungite from other countries like Khazakstan? i’ve seen some powdered form from there that is not shiny or dark in color at all – do you know what percentage of carbon is in that type?
Dear friend, thank you for the question.
Unfortunately we can not verify authenticity of any shungite coming or found outside of Karelia. We recomend buying items from sellers who are working directly with original shungite from Karelia.